The 5th annual Ashland Literary Festival is right around the corner! Join Hannon Library in celebrating the literary arts
Saturday, October 8, 2016
10 AM to 4 PM
Hannon Library, SOU Ashland campus
Admission and parking are free
The Ashland Literary Festival explores the many facets of literary arts, from traditional 
literature to screenplay adaptations and comic books. This year’s event occurs on the inaugural Indie Author Day, observed nationwide by independent authors and libraries via live-streamed panel discussion. Other festival events include the Banned Books Read-Out, a Harry Potter-themed trivia competition, workshops on writing and publishing how-tos, and a variety of author readings.
See Complete Schedule of Festival Events
Festival participants include authors, publishers, and literary experts from throughout the Pacific Northwest as well as SOU students, faculty authors, and university programs.
Sponsored by the Friends of Hannon Library, Southern Oregon Literary Alliance, Human Bean, and Stars & Dreams Gluten Free Paradise. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit the festival website at https://litfest.sou.edu.
The Ashland Literary Festival, formerly the Ashland Book and Author Festival, is an annual event that celebrates the literary arts by bringing together authors, publishers, and community organizations from throughout the region. This event takes place at Hannon Library, at the heart of the Southern Oregon University campus, and draws in hundreds of participants and attendees each year.
Get Ready for a Long Night
Events & ProgramsNeed an academic pick-me-up? The Learning Commons at Hannon Library has what you’re looking for, with the Long Night Against Procrastination:
Wednesday, November 2
8 PM to Midnight
Throughout the 1st Floor
Students can get late-night research help, citation assistance, and tutoring support in writing, math, and science. When you’re ready for a break, relax with a bit of fun and prize-earning activities. And let’s not forget the free food and neverending supply of hot coffee and tea.
Final Debate Coverage
Events & ProgramsThis Wednesday, the third presidential debate will be live broadcasted from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. This will be the final debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton. Watch the complete debate at Hannon Library, in the Digital Media Gallery, located on the first floor off the main lobby.
Wednesday, October 19
6:00 PM
Digital Media Gallery
For more information about the presidential debate and election cycle: https://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/
Ashland Literary Festival 2016
Events & ProgramsThe 5th annual Ashland Literary Festival is right around the corner! Join Hannon Library in celebrating the literary arts
Saturday, October 8, 2016
10 AM to 4 PM
Hannon Library, SOU Ashland campus
Admission and parking are free
The Ashland Literary Festival explores the many facets of literary arts, from traditional
literature to screenplay adaptations and comic books. This year’s event occurs on the inaugural Indie Author Day, observed nationwide by independent authors and libraries via live-streamed panel discussion. Other festival events include the Banned Books Read-Out, a Harry Potter-themed trivia competition, workshops on writing and publishing how-tos, and a variety of author readings.
See Complete Schedule of Festival Events
Festival participants include authors, publishers, and literary experts from throughout the Pacific Northwest as well as SOU students, faculty authors, and university programs.
Sponsored by the Friends of Hannon Library, Southern Oregon Literary Alliance, Human Bean, and Stars & Dreams Gluten Free Paradise. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit the festival website at https://litfest.sou.edu.
The Ashland Literary Festival, formerly the Ashland Book and Author Festival, is an annual event that celebrates the literary arts by bringing together authors, publishers, and community organizations from throughout the region. This event takes place at Hannon Library, at the heart of the Southern Oregon University campus, and draws in hundreds of participants and attendees each year.
Constitution Day
Displays & Exhibits, Events & ProgramsLEARN ABOUT CONSTITUTION DAY
National Constitution Day has passed, but you can still take a moment to celebrate this pivotal moment in American history. Check out our Constitution Day display, located in the first floor Learning Commons, and learn about this important piece of our nation’s heritage. Interested patrons can also borrow educational DVDs about the U.S. Constitution from the Reference Desk.
ENTER TO WIN
How much do you know about the United States Constitution?
Test your luck and enter a free drawing for a $50 gift card to Barnes & Noble (usable at the SOU Bookstore or any Barnes & Noble location). Anyone with an SOU email address can enter. The winner will be selected by random drawing, but you have to answer two quiz questions correctly.
Contest ends October 13, so don’t wait!
Sponsored by Hannon Library’s Government Publications department
2016 Presidential Debate
Events & ProgramsDon’t miss out! The live broadcast of the first 2016 presidential debate will be showing in the library’s Digital Media Gallery, located on the first floor off the main lobby.
Monday, September 26
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Digital Media Gallery
See the full presidential debate schedule here: https://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/